At the 2016 NAMM Show, held in Anaheim, CA Jan 21-24, Roland introduced the A-01 – an hybrid mobile MIDI controller and 8-bit synthesizer. Here’s a video overview from Roland’s Peter Brown, that covers the A-01’s features. See the video below for some audio demos of the A-01’s 8-bit synthesizer:
At the 2016 NAMM Show, Yamaha introduced a couple of new adapters that are designed to let you connect your MIDI gear wirelessly via Bluetooth to devices up to 10 meters away. Yamaha’s Nate Tschetter gave us a quick overview at the Winter NAMM Show.
At the Winter NAMM Show, expressive controller manufacturer Roli featured a variety of artists at its booth, showcasing its RISE controllers with virtuosic musical performances. In this video, keyboardist and synth designer Jordan Rudess performs a classically-inspired composition on the Roli Seaboard Rise 49 controller.
At the 2016 NAMM Show, Korg announced the nanoKontrol Studio – a wireless DAW controller that offers eight channels of faders, knobs and buttons. There are also transport controls and a jog wheel. Here’s an overview from the NAMM Show floor by Korg’s James Sajeva:
At the 2016 NAMM Show, Korg introduced the nanoKey Studio – a wireless mobile keyboard controller. Here’s an overview from the NAMM Show floor by Korg’s James Sajeva:
At the 2016 NAMM Show, iConnectivity was introducing the iConnectAUDIO2+, a 2-in 6-out Audio & MIDI Interface. The iConnectAUDIO2+ offers 2 mic/line/instrument inputs; 3 pairs of independent stereo outputs; configurable audio paths; advanced MIDI connectivity, routing, and management; full compatibility with Mac, PC and iOS devices, and the ability to pass audio and MIDI from one to another. Here’s an… Read More iConnectAUDIO2+ 2-in 6-out Audio & MIDI Interface Overview
At the 2016 NAMM Show, we got an update from Zivix on their JamStick+ MIDI guitar controller. They discussed two main audiences for the JamStick+:
At the 2016 NAMM Show, one of the most unusual introductions was the Zoom ARQ – a drum machine, sequencer, synthesizer, looper, and MIDI controller with a built-in accelerometer. Here’s an overview and demo from the NAMM Show floor:
At the 2016 NAMM Show: Virtual instruments developer AIR Music Technology announced this week their newest expansion pack, AIEP3. The AIR Instrument Expansion Pack 3 (AIEP3) is a collection of existing titles, such as Loom, Strike, Structure, Transfuser 2, Vacuum Pro, Velvet, Hybrid 3, along with the newly added DB-33, Mini Grand, The Riser plus… Read More Air Music Tech Expands Virtual Instrument Offerings With AIEP3
At the 2016 NAMM Show, Arturia has introduced the KeyStep Controller & Sequencer— a new USB MIDI controller keyboard and polyphonic step sequencer, with CV connectivity. Heres’s an overview from the Show floor on the KeyStep’s capabilities and features.
